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I play basketball and lift a couple times a week. I used to take whey protein and that DEFINITELY triggered breakouts, as well as dairy. I now just eat meat for my protein source.

Dairy and Whey Protein definitely exacerbate acne. Alot of muscle building supplements have other things in them that promote testosterone and can make your acne flare quite significantly. Dairy has...

I took prednisone before, and while I was on it, my face was clear as could be. However, after a week off of it, it triggered the worst breakout I have had and the start of my cystic acne. I had sev...

From my observations, I believe the doctor has to enter your information into the Ipledge database each month certifying that he/she prescribed you the Accutane and that he/she has counseled you regar...

I didn't really start clearing up until month 5 (75% clear). Month 6 I was 90% clear. My face cleared up 100% within a month getting off Accutane. Unfortunately, I relapsed about 1.5 years later. Im ...

JKarl, Dosage definitely affects the severity and likelihood of side effects. 90 mgs a day can definitely make you feel the power of Accutane. Lowering the dosage will probably help some, but that m...

Esther, I'm a guy, so I probably am not the best to answer that one. However, I have heard from many ladies that birth control has done wonders! You probably can search the forums for more informat...

Esther, Sorry to hear about your breakouts. When acne covers your body like that, you probably need oral medication. Go to the doctor and ask about Accutane or birth control pills (for hormonal acn...

Cystyjam, I have tried Zinc, Vitamin D, Milk Thistle, Probiotics, and Fiber. I have also taken minocycline and doxycycline. The antibiotics and Zinc actually made my acne even worse. The probiotics...

Cystyjam, I too am an Asian Male (29 years old) and have been battling cystic acne for years. I know your struggles bro. Accutane is the only thing that has truly worked for me. I am currently on m...

My derm said that accutane stays in your body for about a month after you stop taking it. Hope you recover soon and best of luck.

Yes, I have experienced this as well. I am on my second course, and during both courses I have felt the fatigue you are feeling. When I got off Accutane, energy returned fairly quickly. When on Acc...

Make sure you take it with a full glass of water. Supposedly, Accutane can damage your esophagus if it you chew the pill or it gets stuck there. Make sure it gets all the way down into your stomach. ...

I was on accutane for 6 months and still had a couple cysts upon completion of the course. However, a few weeks after I got off accutane, I cleared right up for 1.5 years. I think once the accutane ...

I prefer vaseline to aquaphor. Vaseline seems to penetrate the lips and moisturize better. Its also cheaper. Just my experience. Hope this helps.

Bradyod, I'm a first time poster, but have some experience with both accutane and Vitamin A. I, like you, researched accutane and Vitamin A acne treatments for my exteremely persistent nodular cystic...